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March 10, 2003
Football: Penguins Add Bob Perez to Football Class
    Youngstown -- The Youngstown State football team has added a 20th member to its 2003 signing class by adding strong safety/linebacker Bob Perez of Massillon Perry High School, Coach Jon Heacock announced recently.
    The 6-0, 210-pound Perez played quarterback and on defense for Perry this past year leading the team to a 10-2 mark and appearance in the regional semifinals. He was an honorable-mention all-district and All-Federal League pick for the Panthers.
    Perez is the 17th member of the 20-person class who plays on the defensive side of the ball. He is also the eighth student-athlete from Ohio to sign with the Penguins.

Bob Perez
Strong Safety/Linebacker • 6-0 • 210
Navarre, Ohio (Perry High School)


High School:
Perez played quarterback and strong safety at Perry...his senior year he helped lead the Panthers to a 10-2 mark and a regional semifinal appearance against Massillon...Perry lost 23-21 in that contest...was an honorable-mention all-district and All-Federal League selection...was a team captain as a senior and earned three letters...in 2001 his team went 7-3...his sophomore year, Perry was 12-2 losing to Solon in the state semifinals...earned a Sportsmanship Award...coach was Keith Wakefield...also played baseball and was a first-team All-Federal League selection as a junior...was a member of the honor roll and earned four Scholastic Achievement Awards. Personal: Parents are Mark and Jennifer Perez...born on Jan. 26, 1985...has a sister (Ashley)...academic interest is criminal justice.

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